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Obituary for Joseph R. Puente

MASSENA – Mr. Joseph Robert Puente, 74, of Judith Street, Massena NY and a resident of Osteen, Florida, peacefully passed away Monday evening, October 22, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and loved ones. Joseph was under the loving care of his wife, Janice and the compassionate care of Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.

Joseph was born August 26, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Palmyra "Pam" M. (Garcia) Puente and the late Joseph R. Puente. Joseph attended Massena schools where he graduated in 1964. On July 16, 1965, he married the love of his life Janice May Brown at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Massena, NY.

In his early years, Joseph managed the National Army Store in Massena until 1969 when he started employment with General Motors in Massena. In 1987, he and Janice relocated to Bloomington, Indiana where he worked at the Bedford plant until his retirement 13 years later. Upon his retirement, he settled back in Massena and spent the winter months in Osteen, Florida. Joseph was an avid hunter and golfer. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports and cherished many trips to hunting camp. Throughout his life, Joseph was a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, former member of the Kiwanis Club, member of Raymondville Golf Course, and was active for many years with Massena Minor Hockey. He was also a member of the Massena Minor Hockey Board of Directors and was involved in the planning of the Massena Arena. Joseph touched many lives and everyone who knew him loved him. He was a wonderful friend to many.

Joseph is survived by his mother, Palmyra "Pam" Puente of Massena; his loving wife and soulmate of 53 years, Janice; his children, Barbara Joanne Puente Pichette and her husband, Bruce and Joseph Robert Puente, III, all of Massena; his four loving grandchildren, Nathan Roger of Massena and Nicholas Joseph Pichette, of Quincy, MA and Gabrielle Rose and Payton Joseph Puente, both of Massena; and his brother, Timothy and Cindy Puente of Massena.

Joseph was predeceased by his father, Joseph on March 19, 1959.

There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may consider memorial contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley.

Patty and I are so sorry for your loss. Joey and I spent so many great times together here in indiana whether at work or going to work or having one in the garage or golfing or helping each other out with whatever. joey will be missed by so many because of his kind and loving personality. God Bless you Janice and family. Joe is in a better place now after struggling for so long with his illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

To the entire Puente Family, my deepest sympathies for your loss. Although he is no longer in pain,it is still very difficult saying goodbye to those we love.Please know there are many thinking of you all! Thoughts and prayers,May god Bless .

Janice & Puente Family,
We were heartbroken to learn of Joe's passing. Our lives were made so much better to have you as our neighbors and dear friends. I can't look at a landscape block wall without having a warm feeling how Joe, Dave and I laid enough blocks for the great wall of China. I continued that habit when we built a new home. When we would attempt to tackle projects, Joe would say I have just the tool for that and his eyes would light up like a kid in a candy store as he rummaged through the tool boxes. The best thing he ever brought out of those tool boxes was the unselfish willingness to help his friends. That is something I try to emulate for the rest of my life. We had so much fun together whether canoeing Sugar Creek, baseball games, eating way more than we should have, trolling for Joe's friend in the Spaghetti Factory, or laughing so hard we would cry. Those memories are never lost. Sally and I will eternally miss Joe, but he will always be in our hearts. We pray that God continues to give Janice the strength to complete her tasks and light the path to follow.

Robert Bullard - Saturday October 27, 2018 via Condolence Message

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We feel that Joe has suffered way too long but know that is because he loved his family so deeply he couldn't bear to leave you.He touched so many people in the short time that he was here.